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1999-April 2001
Maison de Manille
Agent for Overseas Buying
Specialization in Sales, Export Management and Documentation, Trading and Merchandising
-Was responsible for handling operations of production for overseas buyer. Handled and monitored clients/buyers from all over the world. This included direct communication and negotiations made in behalf of the company.
· Handled direct communication with foreign clients with regards to sales and status of production and shipment.
· Identified/analyzed potential problems of products/items being marketed relative to quality, price and availability of resources and stocks.
· Took care of sourcing for items such as fashion accessories, giftware, novelty items, houseware and furniture requested by client.
· Made factory visits and random quality control to ensure that the items being produced are at par with clients requests and standards.
· Visited International Trade Fairs to keep abreast with new ideas and collections for the coming season. Recently attended the Miami Trade Fair in Miami, Florida, USA last July and the Asia Pacific Leather Fair in Hongkong last October 2000.
· Assisted buyers/clients when they come to the Philippines for International Trade shows in Manila like the Citem show being held twice a year at the World Trade Center.
1995-1999
Designer Baskets, Inc.
Senior Account Officer
(Gross Income Ph 240,000.00 p.a.)
Specialization in Sales, Export Management and Production
-Responsible for maintaining sales accounts and assisting in production of order.
· Handled 25 sales accounts mostly from the USA.
· Communicated directly with foreign clients with regards to sales and status of production and shipment and in-coming orders.
· Spearheaded Product Development of new items used for exhibit at Local and International Trade Fairs.
· In-charge and manned booth at local exhibits for international buyers held in Manila, Philippines.
· Assisted in the overseeing of production so as to meet scheduled shipments for each client/buyer.
· Increased sales by 50% by reviving old and doormat accounts/clients through sending of catalogs of new collections.
· Expanded sales team from a group of three to eight in the Export Department due to increase of sales.
1990-1994
GIDC Export Co., Inc.
Account Officer 1990-1992
Head Account Officer 1992-1994
(Gross Income Ph180,000.00 p.a.)
Specialization in Export Management
-Responsible for 15 sales accounts/ foreign buyers mostly from Europe.
· Drafted communication replies and eventually communicated directly with foreign clients with regards to production status of their existing orders.
· Was part of Product Development Group in a group of six. Ensured that the discussed new collection be ready for exhibit at the local and international Trade Fairs in Germany.
· Monitored status of production of buyers/clients existing orders.
1985-1989
Abre Enterprises, Inc.
Junior Account Officer
(Gross income Ph 120,000.00 p.a.)
-Assisted Head Merchandiser in the monitoring of accounts.
· Kept track of the balance of orders after shipments against actual orders made by buyers.
· Assisted Head Merchandiser in performing her functions in sales generation and overseeing of production.
OTHER PERSONAL INFORMATION____________________________________
Passport No. DD57445
Expiry: 2003
USA Visa: Issued May 23, 2001 Expiry: May 21, 2011
If Employed by Company:
· Willing to travel and be relocated.
· Availability: Immediately .
Strengths:
· Dynamic team player, leader and motivator
· Creative
· Wel-seasoned sales and market person
· Internet and computer proficiency and background
· Good communication skills, written and spoken
· Knowledge in Digital Camera Photography, download and picture fix-it
· Excellent cross-cultural communication shills
· Comprehensive knowledge of import-export procedures and documentation
· Fifteen years of International marketing background and experience